*THEOPHILE ALEXANDRE STEINLEN (1859-1923 )Paris by night (Cover for Jehan Rictus, Les Soliloques du pauvre, Paris, P. Sevin et Rey). 1903. Lithograph. 305 x 190 [453 x 287]. Crauzat 251. Beautiful and rare proof of the 1st state (of 2), before the letter, printed with ochre dye stone on cream vellum, signed in pencil. Very clear trace of oxidation of the sheet. Ochre ink discharge at the foot. Remains of mounting tabs at the head. All margins. All lots in this sale are subject to an additional 5.5% temporary import tax. In the event of re-exportation outside the European Union, these charges may be refunded to the buyer.